Wireless Connection Selection by Device Model Name
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for connecting information processing apparatuses to communication devices, such as printers, do not effectively determine the optimal wireless connection type, leading to suboptimal communication setups.
Innovation Solution
An information processing apparatus that determines the optimal wireless connection type by acquiring the model name of the communication device and controlling the establishment of either direct or infrastructure connection based on the acquired information, using a predetermined application to guide the setup process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the connection type is determined without considering the communication apparatus model, then the setup process is simpler, but the connection optimality deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the determination parameter from generic connection type to model-specific connection type. By acquiring the model name of the communication apparatus and using it as a distinguishing parameter, the system selects the optimal connection method (direct connection for certain models, infrastructure connection for others), thereby improving connection optimality while maintaining simple user operation.
2Speed
If direct connection is always established, then communication speed is improved, but compatibility with all communication apparatuses deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses the model name as a parameter to determine the appropriate connection method. For communication apparatuses with specific model names, direct connection is established to achieve high communication speed. For other models, infrastructure connection is used to ensure compatibility, thus balancing speed and adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection method is made dynamic rather than fixed. The system dynamically selects between direct connection and infrastructure connection based on the acquired model name, allowing the connection type to adapt to different communication apparatuses while optimizing for speed when applicable.
3Adaptability or versatility
If infrastructure connection is always used, then compatibility with external networks is improved, but direct communication efficiency deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the connection determination based on the model name parameter. For communication apparatuses where direct connection is supported, the system selects direct connection to maximize communication efficiency and productivity. For other apparatuses, infrastructure connection is used to maintain network compatibility.
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AI summary
An information processing apparatus controls to execute, based on that the acquired information corresponding to the model name of the communication apparatus is first contents, predetermined processing for establishing direct connection which directly connects the information processing apparatus and the communication apparatus, and execute, based on that the acquired information corresponding to the model name of the communication apparatus is second contents different from the first contents, processing for establishing infrastructure connection which connects the information processing apparatus and the communication apparatus via an external apparatus different from the information processing apparatus and the communication apparatus without executing the predetermined processing.